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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-92159 Board of Directors Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas October 6, 1992 - 6:15 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Sharon Priest presiding. City Clerk Robbie Hancock called the roll with the following Directors in attendance: Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, and Catlett - total 4; Absent - Directors Shackelford and Dailey - total 2. Mayor Priest announced that a quorum was present and the proceedings of the meeting are recorded as follows. The Invocation was given by Director Roy. Resolution No. 8,789 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING SANTA CRUZ, BOLIVIA, AS A SISTER CITY TO LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; and the Resolution was read in full. A motion was made by Director Roy, seconded by Director Lewellen, that the Resolution be adopted, and the Resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present. Following the adoption of the Resolution, Mayor Priest and Mayor Percy Fernandez, Mayor of Santa Cruz, Bolivia, officially signed presentation copies of Resolution No. 8,789. Mayor Priest and Director Roy presented a key to the City and the City flag to Mayor Fernandez. Mayor Fernandez expressed his thanks to the City of Little Rock. Mayor Priest and Director Roy also presented a key to the City to Mayor Domingo Arcienega, Mayor of Sucre, Bolivia, and to Mayor Ciro Ojara, Mayor of Trinidad, Bolivia, who also expressed thanks to the City of Little Rock. (Ms. Carmen Fowler was interpreter for the Bolivian Mayors.) Director Hollingsworth presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Ralph White, a former member of the Private Industry Council for his service. Consideration was then given to the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following items: (a) Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Directors regular meetings 'held ' September l; 1992, and September 151 1992, and the reconvened meetings held September 9, 1992, and September 23, 1992. (Deferred until next meeting.) (b) The Comparative Statement of Income Account of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of August, 1992. (c) Resolution No. 8,790, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK CERTIFYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSEMENT OF R &G SLOANE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INCORPORATED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARKANSAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM. (Located at 7601 Frazier Pike.) (d) Resolution No. 8,791, described as: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO TYSON GENERAL CONTRACTING FOR RENOVATION OF THE BUILDING AT 3924 WEST 12TH STREET AS A NEIGHBORHOOD ALERT CENTER. ($26,497) 1 1*6 0 Minutes October 6, 1992 (e) Resolution No. 8,792, with the title being: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SUNBELT SERVICE COMPANY INC. FOR RENOVATION OF THE BUILDING AT 5621 -23 VALLEY DRIVE AS A NEIGHBORHOOD ALERT CENTER. ($23,400) (f) Resolution No. 8,793, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER COMPANY TO PROVIDE BUILDING AND CONTENTS INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR A TWO YEAR PERIOD, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1992. (g) Resolution No. 8,794 was added to the Consent Agenda by Mayor Priest and contained the following title: A RESOLUTION ENDORSING A ONE - QUARTER CENT SALES AND COMPENSATING USE TAX TO HELP FINANCE THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS TRANSIT AUTHORITY. By motion from Director Roy, seconded by Director Catlett, which was adopted by unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda was dispensed with as follows: (a) The approval of the Minutes of the regular meetings held September 1, 1992, and September 15, 1992, and the reconvened meetings held September 9, 1992, and September 23, 1992, was deferred until October 20, 1992, at the request of Director Hollingsworth; (b) The Comparative Statement of Income Account of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of August, 1992, was received and filed; and (c, d, e, f and g) Resolutions No. 8,790, 8,791, 8,792, 8,793, and 8,794 were read in full and adopted by unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present. At the time allotted for Citizen Communications, Mr. W. L. Boone, 517 East 23rd Street, addressed the Board of Directors regarding a house at 519 East 23rd Street, which has been condemned but has not been torn down. He said the house is a disgrace to the community and needs to be torn down as soon as possible. Mayor Priest asked Staff to investigate and make a report to the Board. (Note: 519 East 23rd Street was already listed in one of the condemnation ordinances on the Agenda - see Ordinance No. 16,282.) The next speaker was Mr. Terry Burris, 1621 Battery Street, who requested consideration of the crime situation in the 1600 block of Battery Street. He asked the Board to close down and demolish the structures at 1421 Wolfe, 1701 Battery, 1604 Wolfe, 1608 Wolfe, 1710 Wolfe and 1722 Wolfe. Mayor Priest asked Staff to investigate these houses for possible nuisance abatement procedures. Mr. Larry Rogers, 816 South Dennison Street, stated he had recently purchased the house at 819 Rice Street and had received a notice from the City stating that the house would be considered for condemnation at this meeting. Mayor Priest advised Mr. Rogers that his request would be considered as an Agenda item later in the meeting rather than at the time allotted to Citizen Communications, since there were two condemnation ordinances appearing on the Agenda. Consideration was then given to Ordinance No. 16,270, described as: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS AND WAIVING THE DEDICATION REQUIREMENT FOR ADDITIONAL RIGHT -OF -WAY, AMENDING SECTION 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; i 2 �? 161 Minutes October 6, 1992 (Z -5590 - To rezone 11805 Hinson Road from 11R -2" Single- family District to 110-3" General Office District, and grant a variance from the right -of -way dedication requirement.) and the Ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on September 15, 1992. Director Hollingsworth moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director Lewellen and unanimously adopted by the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. There was a third and final reading of the Ordinance. The passage of the Ordinance was then submitted to an Aye and No vote which resulted as follows: Ayes - Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Catlett and Mayor Priest - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Directors Shackelford and Dailey - total 2. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared PASSED. Introduced next was Ordinance No. 16,271, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY LAND USE PLAN IN THE CENTRAL CITY DISTRICT, FROM SINGLE FAMILY AND MIXED OFFICE COMMERCIAL TO PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL AND FOR OTHER MATTERS; (East of Martin Luther Ring, Jr. Drive and north of Tenth Street.) and the Ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on September 15, 1992. Director Hollingsworth moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director Lewellen and unanimously adopted by the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. There was a third and final reading of the Ordinance. The passage of the Ordinance was then submitted to an Aye and No vote which resulted as follows: Ayes - Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Catlett and Mayor Priest - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Directors Shackelford and Dailey - total 2. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared PASSED. The next presentation was Ordinance No. 16,272, with the title being: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Z -5592 - To rezone 1400 -1408 West 14th Street from 11R -4" Two - family District to "C -1" Neighborhood Commercial District.) and the Ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on September 15, 1992. Director Hollingsworth moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director Lewellen and unanimously adopted by the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. There was a third and final reading of the Ordinance. The passage of the Ordinance was then submitted to an Aye and No vote which resulted as follows: Ayes - Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Catlett and Mayor Priest - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Directors Shackelford and Dailey - total 2. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared PASSED. Mayor Priest, announced that a�,p'roposed Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" (Z- 4297 -B - To rezone 9.3038 acres on Bowman Road from "MF -18" Multifamily District to 11R -2" Single - family District), Z 162 Minutes October 6, 1992 which appeared on the Agenda as Item 4, was deferred until further notice at the request of Mr. Ron Tyne of Winrock Development Company, the applicant. Presented next was a proposed Ordinance, described as: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY LAND USE PLAN IN THE RIVER MOUNTAIN DISTRICT, FROM SINGLE FAMILY TO COMMERCIAL AND FOR OTHER MATTERS; (Southeast corner of Rightsell and Cantrell Road - Pankey Addition.) Mrs. Barbara Douglas, 4801 Rightsell Street, president of the Pankey Community Improvement Association, spoke in opposition to the proposed land use plan amendment and to the proposed Washing Well Planned Commercial Development at 13441 Cantrell Road (Z- 4624-B). She asked the Board not to rezone any of the residential property in Pankey until the Pankey Neighborhood Gateway Design project is completed. Mr. Willard Proctor, representing the applicant, ASCOMB Enterprises, stated the property is presently an eyesore and blight on the community, the building is clearly designed to be commercial, and the applicant is asking for a PUD for the structure to be used as a laundromat. Mr. Anthony Bickerstaff, 9411 Southwest Drive, son of the property owner, explained that the property lost the commercial zoning due to a time lapse and the owner had been trying for seven years to get it rezoned. (Director Shackelford enrolled at 7:10 o'clock P.M.) Mr. Jim Lawson, Director of Neighborhoods and Planning, stated that staff is opposed to the land use change and the PCD, and gave a brief history of the land use of the property. He expressed serious concern for what kind of impact this would have on the Pankey area by going from residential to commercial. Following the lengthy discussion, the Ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on September 15, 1992. A motion was made by Director Lewellen that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director Shackelford, and unanimously adopted by the Board Members present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. There was a third and last reading of the Ordinance, followed by an Aye and No Vote taken on the passage of the Ordinance which resulted as follows: Ayes - None; Noes - Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford, Catlett and Mayor Priest - total 6; Absent - Director Dailey - total 1. Whereupon, it was announced that the Ordinance had FAILED. Consideration was then given to a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TITLED THE WASHING WELL (Z- 4624 -B) IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (2- 4624 -B - Located at 13441 Cantrell Road - Lots 4 and 5, Block 11, Josephine Pankey Third Addition.) Mrs. Barbara Douglas spoke in opposition to the proposed Washing Well PCD. (See discussion above related to the River Mountain Land Use Plan and (Z- 4624 -B) the Washing Well PCD.) Following the lengthy discussion, the Ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on September 15, 1992. A motion was made by Director Lewellen that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Director Shackelford, and unanimously adopted by the 4 t f , ,, t Minutes October 6, 1992 163 Board Members present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. There was a third and last reading of the Ordinance, followed by an Aye and No Vote taken on the passage of the Ordinance which resulted as follows: Ayes - None; Noes - Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford, Catlett and Mayor Priest - total 6; Absent - Director Dailey - total 1. Whereupon, it was announced that the Ordinance had FAILED. The next presentation was Ordinance No. 16,273, with the title being: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A "PCD" DISTRICT TITLED "HORTON PLACE" (Z- 5135 -B) AT 12,412 SARDIS ROAD, IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Z- 5135 -B - Horton Place PCD at 12,412 Sardis Road.) with the Ordinance being read the first time. The rules were then suspended to allow for the second reading by motion from Director Lewellen, seconded by Director Roy, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. Upon second reading of the Ordinance, there was a subsequent motion made by Director Lewellen, seconded by Director Hollingsworth, that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. The motion was unanimously adopted by members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect; whereupon, the Ordinance was read the third and last time. An Aye and No Vote was taken on passage of the Ordinance which resulted as follows: Ayes - Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford, Catlett and - Mayor Priest - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dailey - total 1. The Ordinance was then declared PASSED. Introduced next was a proposed Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 15,746 AND MODIFYING SECTION 2 OF SAID ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; (Z- 5217 -A - Property located at 1925 Napa valley - to restrict office development to one building, height limit of two story with a maximum of 30 feet.) and there was a second reading of the Ordinance, having been read the first time on September 15, 1992. At the request of Dr. John Cloud (one of the owners), the Ordinance was left on the calendar for third reading on October 20, 1992. Consideration was then given to Ordinance No. 16,274, with the title being: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 30 AND 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS PROVIDING FOR A DEFERRAL OF SIDEWALK PAVEMENT AND CURB AND GUTTER REQUIREMENTS AT 3224 ANNA STREET FOR THE ISLAMIC CENTER; (Z -5578 - Islamic Center located at 3224 Anna Street - That provisions of Section 30 -279 be deferred to permit construction of curb and gutter and street pavement until the second phase of the project and the provisions of Section 31 -402 be deferred to permit the construction of sidewalks with the second phase of the project.) and the Ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on September 15, 1992. There was a motion by Director Shackelford, seconded by Director Catlett, that the rules be 5 164 Minutes October 6, 1992 suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third reading. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board members present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. Whereupon, the Ordinance was read the third and last time. An Aye and No Vote was taken on passage of the Ordinance which resulted as follows: Ayes - Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford, Catlett and Mayor Priest - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dailey - total 1. The Ordinance was then declared PASSED. The next presentation was Ordinance No. 16,275, described as: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS PROVIDING FOR A VARIANCE OF LOT DEPTH, STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS FOR WOLFE CREEK SUBDIVISION; (S -950 - Wolfe Creek Subdivision located on Shobe Road off I -30 in Saline County.) and the Ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on September 15, 1992. There was a motion by Director Shackelford, seconded by Director Catlett, that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third reading. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board members present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. Whereupon, the Ordinance was read the third and last time. An Aye and No Vote was taken on passage of the Ordinance which resulted as follows: Ayes - Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford, Catlett and Mayor Priest - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dailey - total 1. The Ordinance was then declared PASSED. Introduced next was a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS FOR DELTA BEVERAGE (PEPSI) AT 6200 PATTERSON AVENUE. (92 -062 - Sidewalk waiver for Delta Beverage (Pepsi) at 6200 Patterson Avenue.) Board members were not ready to consider the proposed ordinance until staff had developed a policy regarding the waiver of sidewalks in industrial areas. However, Mr. Albert Austin with the John Glassel Companies, construction management for Pepsi Cola, Memphis, Tennessee, was present to address the Board of Directors on the sidewalk waiver; therefore, Mayor Priest gave Mr. Austin the opportunity to speak. Mr. Austin asked for a waiver of the sidewalk requirements due to the financial burden at this time, stating the renovation project has been very expensive; there have been a lot of problems; and the project is over budget. He said company officials would be willing to sign documents agreeing to construct the sidewalks if and when the City deems it necessary to put in sidewalks, noting there are no sidewalks within one -half mile of the property. (Mayor Priest asked that a copy of the sidewalk waiver policy be sent to Mr. Austin.) The proposed Ordinance was deferred for two weeks. Consideration was then given to a proposed Ordinance, described as: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS FOR W. W. GRAINGER COMPANY AT 6100 MURRAY STREET; 6 l f Minutes 165 October 6, 1992 (92 -067 - Sidewalk waiver for W. W. Grainer Company at 6100 Murray Street.) Board members were not ready to consider the proposed ordinance until staff had developed a policy regarding the waiver of sidewalks in industrial areas. Therefore, the proposed Ordinance was deferred for two weeks. Ordinance No. 16,276 was the next presentation, described as: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND CLOSING THE SOUTH ONE -HALF OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 198, ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; and the Ordinance was read the second time. (The public hearing and first reading occurred on September 15, 1992.) The rules were suspended and the Ordinance placed on third and final reading upon motion and second by Directors Lewellen and Catlett, respectively, which was unanimously adopted by the Board members present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, followed by an Aye and No Vote taken on passage of the Ordinance which resulted as follows: Ayes - Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford, Catlett and Mayor Priest - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dailey - total 1. The Ordinance was then declared PASSED. Introduced next was Ordinance No. 16,277, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOTS 619 AND 620 OF ST. CHARLES ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK. and the Ordinance was read the second time. (The public hearing and first reading occurred on September 15, 1992.) The rules were suspended and the Ordinance placed on third and final reading upon motion and second by Directors Lewellen and Catlett, respectively, which was unanimously adopted by the Board members present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, followed by an Aye and No Vote taken on passage of the Ordinance which resulted as follows: Ayes - Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford, Catlett and Mayor Priest - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dailey - total 1. The Ordinance was then declared PASSED. Consideration was then given to Ordinance No. 16,278, with the title being: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16,258 WHICH VACATED AND CLOSED PORTIONS OF WEST 15TH STREET, WEST 16TH STREET AND LEANDER DRIVE, TO CORRECT THE DESCRIPTION OF THAT PORTION OF WEST 16TH STREET BEING VACATED AND CLOSED; and the Ordinance was read the second time. (The public hearing and first reading occurred on September 15, 1992.) The rules were suspended and the Ordinance placed on third and final reading upon motion and second by Directors Lewellen and Catlett, respectively, which was unanimously adopted by the Board members present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, followed by an Aye and No Vote taken on passage of the Ordinance which resulted as follows: Ayes - Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford, Catlett and Mayor Priest - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dailey - total 1. The Ordinance was then declared PASSED. A public hearing had been scheduled for this time and place by Resolution No. 8,775 and notice thereof duly published on September 22, 1992 and September 29, 1992, on the request filed by Mr. Walter L. Skelton for Downen Rental Properties, Inc., et 7 166 Minutes October 6, 1992 al to vacate the alley in Block 30 of C. O. Brack Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Attached to the petition was a copy of the plat on file in the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's Office and a letter from Beach Abstract & Guaranty Company listing the last owners of record to abutting property. Mayor Priest declared the public hearing open and with no opposition presented, she declared the public hearing closed, and Ordinance No. 16,279 was presented, described as: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 30 OF C. O. BRACK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; and the Ordinance was read the first time. There was a motion by Director Hollingsworth, seconded by Director Roy, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on second reading. The motion was unanimously adopted by members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. A second reading of the Ordinance followed, with a motion being made by Director Roy, seconded by Director Catlett, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on third and final reading. With the motion having been unanimously adopted by members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, was submitted to an Aye and No Vote, which received the following response: Ayes - Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford, Catlett and Mayor Priest - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dailey - total 1. The Ordinance was then declared PASSED. The next presentation was Ordinance No. 16,280, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF TAXATION OF PROPERTY FOR CITY PURPOSES FOR THE YEAR 1993 FOR VARIOUS FUNDS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; and said Ordinance was read the first time. The rules were then suspended and the Ordinance placed on second reading by motion from Director Roy, seconded by Director Lewellen, which was unanimously adopted by members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. Upon second reading of the Ordinance, there was subsequent motion by Director Roy, seconded by Director Lewellen, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on third and final reading. The motion received unanimous adoption by the Board Members present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, and the third and last reading of the Ordinance ensued. The Aye and No Vote taken on passage of the Ordinance received the following response: Ayes - Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford, Catlett and Mayor Priest - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dailey - total 1. The Ordinance was then declared PASSED. Introduced next was Ordinance No. 16,281, with the title being: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A $490,000 CHANGE ORDER TO MOTOROLA COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 75 MOBIL DATA TERMINALS (MDT) FOR THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS; TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL PURCHASES OF UNITS FOR UP TO ONE YEAR AFTER THE ACCEPTANCE OF MDT SECTION OF THE RADIO SYSTEM; TO DISPENSE WITH COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; and said Ordinance was read the first time. The rules were then suspended and the Ordinance placed on second reading by motion from Director Roy, seconded by Director Lewellen, which was unanimously adopted by members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the 8 _, tt Minutes October 6, 1992 167 Board of Directors - elect. Upon second reading of the Ordinance, there was subsequent motion by Director Roy, seconded by Director Lewellen, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on third and final reading. The motion received unanimous adoption by the Board Members present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, and the third and last reading of the Ordinance ensued. The Aye and No Vote taken on passage of the Ordinance received the following response: Ayes - Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford, Catlett and Mayor Priest - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dailey - total 1. The Ordinance was then declared PASSED. The next presentation was Resolution No. 8,795, with the title being: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO OBTAIN A SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEED BY FUTURE CDBG ENTITLEMENT GRANTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; IN FURTHERANCE OF RESOLUTION NO. 8,437. At the request of Mayor Priest, City Manager Tom Dalton explained that in April, 1991, the Board of Directors approved a resolution authorizing the application for a Section 108 loan from the U. S. Housing and Urban Development Department. The loan was approved in September, 1991 and the documents are ready to be executed to obtain the loan. These monies will be borrowed against future Block Grant entitlements and paid back by Block Grant monies over the next seven or eight years. The Resolution was read in full, followed by a motion by Director Lewellen, seconded by Director Shackelford, that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote of the Board members present. Consideration was then given to Ordinance No. 16,282, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING CERTAIN STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AS STRUCTURAL, FIRE AND HEALTH HAZARDS; PROVIDING FOR SUMMARY ABATEMENT PROCEDURES; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE SUCH ACTION AS IS NECESSARY TO RAZE AND REMOVE SAID STRUCTURES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; Mr. Melvin Ewart, owner of the property at 9401 Mabelvale Pike, asked the Board not to condemn the building on his property. When questioned by City Manager Tom Dalton, Mr. Ewart stated he would like a delay for two years, so he could sell his property for commercial development. Mr. Jim Lawson, Director of the Department of Neighborhoods and Planning, stated he didn't see a way to resolve this issue. The owner is using the property as a storage area, both inside the house and in the yard. There are homes on either side and there have been a lot of complaints. Based on the land use plan, the property is residential, not commercial. Staff had discussed with Mr. Ewart a delay of 90 to 120 days, but the owner is not in a position to want to spend the money to rehabilitate the house. Mr. Ewart explained that he had spent money for a new roof and to get the property cleaned up and felt that within a short period of time the property would be developed as commercial. Board members discussed the appearance of the property, stating the property must be cleaned up. The Board was opposed to granting a delay when the owner is trying to sell it and is not in the process of making repairs and improvements to the building. The house has not been brought up to Code standards and an accessory structure has been badly burned. There was a question about the condition of the property after the structure is razed. Mr. Lawson stated the contract calls for razing the structure and leaving a clean lot. The Board did not agree to an administrative waiver for 9401 Mabelvale Pike. Following the lengthy discussion, Mr. Dalton stated that the demolition would not occur for thirty (30) days, which would give the owner time to remove any valuable items from W 168 Minutes October 6, 1992 the property. The Ordinance was then read the second time, having been read the first time on September 15, 1992. The rules were then suspended and the Ordinance place on third and final reading upon motion and second by Directors Roy and Catlett, respectively, which was unanimously adopted by the Board members present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was then read the third and last time, followed by an Aye and No Vote taken on passage of the Ordinance as follows: Ayes: Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford, Catlett and Mayor Priest - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dailey - total 1. The Emergency Clause contained in Section 5 of the foregoing Ordinance was then read and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford, Catlett and Mayor Priest - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dailey - total 1. Whereupon, the Ordinance together with the Emergency Section was declared PASSED. The next presentation was Ordinance No. 16,283, with the title being: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING CERTAIN STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AS STRUCTURAL, FIRE AND HEALTH HAZARDS; PROVIDING FOR SUMMARY ABATEMENT PROCEDURES; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE SUCH ACTION AS IS NECESSARY TO RAZE AND REMOVE SAID STRUCTURES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; Mr. Jim Lawson, Director of the Department of Neighborhoods and Planning, advised the Board of Directors that he had met with Mr. Larry Rogers during the meeting to discuss his request for an administrative waiver for the property at 819 Rice. (See Citizen Communications on page 2.) Mr. Rogers was a co -owner of the property but now has title to the property and requests time to fix up the building and move it to another location. Board members agreed to grant a 120 day administrative waiver for the property at 819 Rice Street. The Ordinance was read the first time. The rules were then suspended and the Ordinance placed on second reading by motion from Director Roy, seconded by Director Shackelford, and unanimously adopted by the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. Upon second reading of the Ordinance, there was a subsequent motion by Director Roy, seconded by Director Catlett, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on third and final reading. The motion received unanimous adoption by the Board Members present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, and the third and last reading of the Ordinance ensued. The Aye and No Vote taken on passage of the Ordinance received the folowing response: Ayes - Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford, Catlett and Mayor Priest - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dailey - total 1. The Emergency Clause contained in Section 5 of the foregoing Ordinance was then read and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford, Catlett and Mayor Priest - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dailey - total 1. Whereupon, the Ordinance together with the Emergency Section was declared PASSED. Consideration did not appear on Director Roy, with was then given to Resolution No. 8,796, which the Agenda but was added at the request of the title being: 10 Minutes October 6, 1992 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO BEGIN ADVERTISING AND TAKING OTHER PRELIMINARY STEPS NECESSARY TO FIND A LOCATION FOR A PARK IN THE WESTERN PORTION OF LITTLE ROCK TO BE FINANCED WITH MONIES FROM THE 1988 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND ISSUE; Director Roy expressed concern for the boundaries set for the location of the park. On September 15, 1992, the Board adopted Resolution No. 8,788 which rejected the two alternatives previously submitted for the location of a west Little Rock park. (It was then decided that new parameters needed to be developed.) There was a lengthy discussion regarding the boundaries, during which the Board agreed to a 250 acre site in the area south of Highway 10 and west of I -430 extended to the Pulaski County line, with 75% for active use and 25% for passive use. Following the reading of the Resolution, there was a motion by Director Shackelford that the Resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Director Lewellen, and the Resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present. At 8:55 o'clock P.M. Mayor Priest announced that the Board of Directors would recess to executive session in the Board of Directors Conference Room for the purpose of evaluating City Attorney Tom Carpenter and to consider appointments to various Boards and Commissions. When the Board of Directors reconvened at 9:50 o'clock P.M. from executive session, Mayor Priest presided and the following Directors were present: Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen and Catlett - total 4; Absent - Directors Shackelford and Dailey - total 2. Mayor Priest then announced that the Board had evaluated City Attorney Tom Carpenter and that he received a good evaluation. His salary was raised to $72,500 annually, with benefits. Resolution No. 8,797 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL; (Ms. Carol Green appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. James Miller.) and there was a complete reading of the Resolution. A motion was made by Director Roy, seconded by Director Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present. There being no further business to be presented, Mayor Priest declared the meeting adjourned at 9:55 o'clock P.M., with the Board of Directors to convene in regular session on Tuesday, October 20, 1992, at 6:00 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: j , City Clerk Robbie Hancock Mayor Sharon Priest 11 169